For the People Powwow

Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

5212 N Oakland Gravel Rd, Columbia, MO 65202-9235, United States | Columbia

For the People Pow Wow
Publisher/HostFor the People Pow Wow
For the People Powwow 16th Annual
For the People Pow Wow
May 23 & 24, 2026
New Location!
Activity Hall, Northeast Event Center
5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.
Columbia, MO
Everyone Welcome!
Native American Art Vendors
Native Food – Raffles
Admission is FREE
SATURDAY
Noon-2:00: Gourd Dancing
2:30: Grand Entry
2:45-5:00: Inter-tribal
5:00-5:45: Dinner Break
5:45-6:45: Gourd Dancing
7:00: Grand Entry
7:15-10:00: Inter-tribal
SUNDAY
Noon-2:00: Gourd Dancing
2:30: Grand Entry
2:45-5:00: Inter-tribal
HEAD STAFF
Head Man Dancer: Mathias Smith – Columbia, Missouri
Head Lady Dancer: Sadie Barnett – Kansas City, Missouri
Head Gourd Dancer: Doug Carlson – St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Ceremonies: William Branson – Columbia, Missouri
Arena Director: Ethan Tone-pah-hote – Orrick, Missouri
Host Southern Drum: Drowning Creek – Jay, Oklahoma
(All Drums Welcome)
Saturday evening meal provided for Singers, Dancers and Vendors
Comfortable Indoor Facility – Bring your own chairs – Limited Seating Available
Tent camping and RV camping available. No electric or water hook ups.
EVENT & VENDOR QUESTIONS: Greg Olson (573) 814-9135 or [email protected]
No guns, alcohol or drugs allowed - Pets must be on a leash at all times
Not responsible for Accidents, Theft or Damage of any kind

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5212 N Oakland Gravel Rd, Columbia, MO 65202-9235, United States

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